Obituaries

Mar 18, 2024

Jonathon Paul Concannon, 25, of Apopka, Florida passed away on March 18, 2024. Mr. Concannon was born on November 04, 1998 in Ocoee, Florida. He is survived by his mother Dawn Concannnon and his father Dean Concannon; grandma Malinda; siblings Deanna, Cody, Drew and Marissa; as well as a village of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

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Mar 17, 2024

Robert (Rob) M. Hooper, Jr., 54, passed away suddenly on March 17, 2024. Rob was born on February 3, 1970 in Apopka. He graduated from Apopka High School in 1988. He then attended Florida State University and graduated with a degree in Business Management in 1993. He owned and managed a Subway franchise in Tarpon Springs and was later...

Mar 14, 2024

John Franklin Pierce Thompson Jr, 92, of Winter Garden Florida, passed away March 14, 2024. He was born December 31, 1931 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Mr Thompson is preceded in death by his loving wife, Chris and siblings Audry, Jane, David, Retta, and Robert, daughter Teresa, son Marty and grandson Rhett. He is survived by his brother Joe,...

Mar 12, 2024

Death Announcement – and Funeral Service, Of Our  Beloved Father Chandra Nararain Cecil Ram Doobay February 03,1942 – March 12,2024     It is with a heavy heart and sadness to  inform you of the passing of our beloved father, of Mount Dora Florida (formerly from Nootunzuil, ECD Guyana) on Tuesday March 12th  2024 , Surrounded by his children , and his...

Mar 9, 2024

Albert (Bo) R. Davis Jr., 49, passed away on March 09, 2024. Albert was born on April 02, 1974 in Eustis, Florida to Linda Pettis and Albert Davis, Sr. He had one sister, Leah Hall, a brother, Derrick S. Davis and a wife (CLW) Anita Nichols. A resident of Apopka, between 1974/2024. He is survived by Audrey Rose Davis,...

Mar 8, 2024

Michael A. Merbach, 56, of Apopka, passed away in his home on March 8 th , 2024. He is survived by his wife of 27 years and two children.

Son of Paul and Marilyn Merbach (Bates), Michael was born April 29 th , 1967, in Buffalo, NY. He was a graduate of Pennsylvania State University (1989). He...

Mar 6, 2024

Rudolph Michael Ujcic, affectionately known as Pug, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2024, at the age of 72. He was born on August 7, 1951 and grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He later made his home in Orlando, Florida. Pug was a man whose presence was felt deeply by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He...

Mar 4, 2024

June Day passed away March 04, 2024 having lost her battle against Cancer and Dementia. June was born on November 23, 1947 she was a graduate of Samson High School class of 1966.

June is preceded in death by her parents Lillian Morris Day and Robert I. Day; sister Sarah Gilley Moore and her brothers Dykes (Rod)...

Mar 3, 2024

Lloyd Taylor Brown, 90, of Apopka, Florida passed away on March 03, 2024.   Mr. Brown was born on May 02, 1933 in Libertyville, Illinois. He is survived by his loving wife Sylvia Ann Brown; children Russell (Kirsten) Brown, Debra (James) Thornton, Jeffrey (Sheryl) Brown and Alan (Barbara) Pinkerton; grandchildren Andrew (Amanda) Brown, Sarah (Tim) Langham, Justin (Vanessa) Thornton, Jake...

Feb 26, 2024

Ty Madison Shinneman was born on March 31, 2005 and passed away on February 26, 2024 at the young age of 18 years old. He left behind his mother and father, Lisa and Troy Shinneman of Longwood, Florida, his siblings, Micheal Mooney of Casselberry, Florida, Priscilla Shoaff of Tavares, Florida and Morgan Shinneman of Longwood, Florida. He also left...

Feb 23, 2024

Vonda Lea Bowen age 63 of Hudson, FL passed away Friday February 23rd, 2024 she was born on September 22nd, 1960 in Tarpon Springs, Fl.

Mrs. Bowen was survived by her loving husband Samuel Bowen; her sister Malinda Ogburn; her two brothers; her twelve children; her grandchildren; her great grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews....

Feb 19, 2024

Known for his truck driving skills, love of chocolate, NASCAR and ability to make others laugh, James Robert Bartley Jr, 74, of Apopka FL departed this world, at his home, surrounded by his family and friends on February 19, 2024,

He was born in Vern, WV in 1949 to James Bartley Sr and Corrie Hatfiled. He graduated...

Feb 14, 2024

Morris L. Durrance Jr, 95, of Apopka, Florida passed away on February 14, 2024. Mr. Durrance was born on March 01, 1928 in Chiefland, Florida. He is survived by his loving wife Frances Joann Durrance; daughter Donna DeMeritt; son-in-law Russell DeMeritt; as well as several nieces and nephews. He will be dearly missed by his many loved ones and...

Feb 12, 2024

Shannon Lea Duran, 47, of Orlando, Florida passed away on February 12, 2024. Mrs. Duran was born on July 26, 1976 to her mother Donna Henley in Barnwell, South Carolina. She is preceded in death by her step fathers Steven Gibson and Daniel Hanley. She is survived by her loving Companion Anthony Cobb; children Kristina Duran, Lacye Bryant and...

Feb 11, 2024

Charles “Chuck” R. Ketzel, 87, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 11, 2024, in Orlando Florida.  Chuck was born to John and Clara Ketzel on March 25, 1936 in Piqua, Ohio.

Chuck graduated from Piqua Central High School in 1953 and then continued his education and received a bachelor’s degree from Otterbein University in Ohio. ...

Feb 11, 2024

Betty Jean Burton went peacefully home into the arms of Jesus on February 11, 2024. She gracefully fought against the disease within her mind that tried to steal her spirit, but it never did.

Betty Jean Burton was born on January 20, 1938 in Noblesville, Indiana where she met the love of her life Ronald Lee Burton....

Feb 10, 2024

Wayne peacefully joined our Heavenly Father in the early morning of February 10, 2024, in Apopka, FL. He was born August 10, 1937, to Floyd and Mary Lauraine Wesley, formerly of East Gary, IN. He was 86.

Wayne earned a BS at Ball State Teachers College in 1959. While at Ball State, he became a...

Feb 9, 2024

Charlene Marie (Walker) Colter, 86, of Leesburg, Fl entered heaven’s gates February 9, 2024.  She was born on February 22, 1937 in Tallahassee, Florida to Charles and Rachel Walker.  Charlene was surrounded by her family sharing memories, and thanking God for her.

Charlene was a loving wife and mother and an excellent homemaker.  She was blessed with...

Feb 6, 2024

Darlene Marie Wilke, 69, of Orlando, Florida passed away on February 06, 2024 from complications from a long hard battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Mrs. Wilke was born on August 13, 1954 to the late Robert and Harriet Dowling in Daytona Beach, Florida. She is preceded in death by her sister Joy Pace. She is survived by her loving husband...

Feb 4, 2024

Richard McKee Jr., 85, of Apopka, Florida passed away on February 04, 2024. Mr. McKee was born on May 28, 1938 in Lepanto, Arkansas. Mr. McKee is preceded in death by his brothers James McKee, Charles McKee and Billy McKee. He is survived by his children Shirley Burgess of Floyd, Virginia, Patricia Bartels of Huntingtown, Maryland, Richard McKee III...